risk-taking was fine when it was on some low-budget show on BBC2 no-one thought would eat the world. It was equally fine when it was on a follow up to this cultural phenomenon containing Hollywood A-Listers willing to take chances with their PR, because Rick and Steve had complete creative control.

Taking risks is a no-no now because his films are being made on the time and money of very powerful people. Maybe a light jab here, or a stiff left there, but nothing more than that. He's not a sell-out so much as a smart operator. Kudos.

I think anyone expecting 11 O'clock Show gervais will be disappointed for at least as long as it takes him to accumulate enough power/influence in America. Still, it's fun seeing him turn up on US talk shows. He still has a mad unpredictable edge when engaged in off-the-cuff dialogue.

I love a bit of Gervais but this wasn't the hottest. Ghost Town was better. The film felt a bit awkward and the premis was too limsy in its exicution. It was vaulgy fun though I guess. Ghost Town hit the spot more.